Meeting Current Infant Care Needs
Infant care emerged from and is shaped by family needs. Review Table 1-1 (p. 4) and the "Current Trends in Development and Education" section (pp. 10-18) of the text. Consider these questions as you read:
What conclusions can be drawn from the statistics presented in Table 1-1regarding infant care needs in the United States?
How can current family needs shaping infant care be met within the context of developmentally appropriate infant settings?
With these thoughts in mind:
Post your thoughts regarding how infant settings can positively impact challenges facing families today. Cite references from the text to support your views.